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Jackson Jobe Back on Mound, Flashes Triple-Digit Heat
8 Jul
Summary
- Jackson Jobe returned to competitive play on Tuesday after Tommy John surgery.
- He touched 100 mph with his fastball and struck out one batter.
- Jobe is on a lengthy rehab process to return to MLB level.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe took the mound for his first rehab start on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, marking his return to competitive play since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2025. Jobe pitched for Low-A Lakeland against the Dunedin Blue Jays at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida.
During his outing, Jobe threw 32 pitches, 24 of which were strikes. He managed to strike out one of the six batters he faced and showcased his fastball, reaching an impressive 100 mph. Jobe gave up one run on two hits over 1⅓ innings. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch expressed confidence in Jobe's readiness.
Jobe, the Tigers' No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 MLB draft, had his highly anticipated rookie season cut short. He is currently navigating a lengthy rehabilitation period to ensure a full and successful return to Major League Baseball following his reconstructive elbow procedure.
